Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Generous annual leave entitlement
- Experience
Membership of the NHS contributory pension scheme
- Experience
Option of NHS discounts & Blue Light Card for retail/dining/holidays etc.
- Experience
A fully equipped kitchen and staff room
- Experience
Paid gym membership
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Mount Farm Surgery is a dynamic, forward-thinking GP practice in Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds. Focused on delivering the best possible patient service: we are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible new team-member to join our reception team.
The role is for 16 hours per week working the following:
- Wednesday 7:45 - 14:00
- Friday 14:00 - 18:45
+ 5 flexible hours per week to be worked in reception (these hours will be confirmed at least 1 week in advance). You will also havethe availability to work occasional Saturday mornings on a rota basis and voluntary overtime will also be available.
Please be aware that there is no flexibility regarding the shift patterns above.
Main duties of the job
- Greeting and directing all patients.
- Making appointments.
- Answering queries and complaints from patients and outside agencies, signposting to the appropriate staff member as appropriate.
- Accepting, issuing and handing out prescriptions, letters, completed forms, specimen bottles, etc.
- Advising patients of practice procedures.
Interviews to be held on 21st October.
About us
Mount Farm Surgery is a dynamic, forward-thinking GP practice in Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds.
In return for your hard work, Mount Farm is delighted to offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Membership of the NHS contributory pension scheme
- Option of NHS discounts & Blue Light Card for retail/dining/holidays etc.
- A fully equipped kitchen and staff room
- Paid gym membership
Details
- Date posted: 21 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.78 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 29727-2
- Job locations: Lawson Pl,, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7EW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.
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This advert is for Receptionist/Care Navigator with Primary Care Careers in Bury St Edmunds, England. It is listed as a Receptionist role. The advertised salary is £12.78 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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